What is an exhaust flex joint?
Exhaust bellows and flex joints are specifically made to cater to the engine exhaust industry. The flex joint is installed between the telescopic joint and the bottom of the diverter, allowing it to protect your engine every time you accelerate your vehicle down the road and keep it from breaking down.
Can you weld exhaust flex pipe?
Yeah you can weld it to normal exhaust tube, It usually comes in mild steel.
Do you really need a flex pipe in your exhaust system?
Occasionally customers will ask do i really need this piece and the answer is YES you do! Not having a flex pipe installed can cause serious damage to your exhaust system such as breaking bolts, flanges, and even the exhaust manifold itself.
What can I use to seal a hole in my exhaust pipe?
Small cracks or pinholes can be sealed using just epoxy or exhaust tape, but larger holes will need a patch. If the leak is a thin crack or small hole, you can proceed without purchasing or making a patch to help. If the hole is larger, you will need a patch as well as epoxy.
What kind of exhaust system does Donaldson make?
Donaldson is one of the first manufacturers to introduce the use of aluminized steel in exhaust systems. Donaldson introduces mufflers with integrated ejectors and wrapped mufflers. Wrapped mufflers reduced the overall exhaust system noise and the exterior body temperature.
What is a flex pipe?
A flex pipe is flexible piece of pipe that allows the exhaust system some flexibility. Flex pipes are an essential part of any front wheel drive vehicle and on most all wheel drive vehicles.
Occasionally customers will ask do i really need this piece and the answer is YES you do! Not having a flex pipe installed can cause serious damage to your exhaust system such as breaking bolts, flanges, and even the exhaust manifold itself.
What causes a hole in the exhaust pipe?
Prolonged exposure to these conditions can cause your vehicle’s exhaust piping to develop holes and cracks in the system over time.
Small cracks or pinholes can be sealed using just epoxy or exhaust tape, but larger holes will need a patch. If the leak is a thin crack or small hole, you can proceed without purchasing or making a patch to help. If the hole is larger, you will need a patch as well as epoxy.
Where is the exhaust tip of a single exit pipe?
A single exit pipe has a structure with one exhaust tip. This configuration is commonly seen as the default setup on regular passenger vehicles and trucks, as it is cheaper compared to other configurations. The exhaust tip of a single exit pipe is usually found on the passenger side.